King Henry IV, Part 1

by William Shakespeare

"King Henry IV, Part 1" by William Shakespeare is a history play believed to have been written no later than 1597. The drama follows King Henry IV's struggle against rebellious nobles while his son, Prince Hal, spends his days carousing in taverns with the roguish Sir John Falstaff. As political conflict escalates toward the Battle of Shrewsbury, the wayward prince must choose between his disreputable companions and his royal duty, proving himself worthy of the crown he will one day inherit.